Great location near downtown Oakland, walking distance to Jack London Square. Due to incredible Bay area real estate prices, Oakland in general and Jack London square in particular has experienced a dramatic gentrification/revitalization from ten years ago. Plenty of restaurants and bars with lots of character nearby. Very old boutique hotel; Old elevator, tiny staircase, small room but very clean, relatively quiet and well appointed. Opens after five but nice bar, all the staff I dealt with were very friendly, apparently they provide breakfast which I did not partake. If you like something old, kinda funky with a cool vibe, this is a neat place, if not stay across the street at the Marriott.

Located in edge of Chinatown so not anything nearby to see or do. Convenient to BART and lake Merrit. Parking is by valet only but in and out is unlimited and quick. Good breakfast area and choices of food

Small room for 3 people but clean, staff cleaned every day, couldn't speak English very well. Courtyard nice, pool decent. The train goes by about every 20 minutes to half hour. Ear plugs helped to sleep. Beds very comfortable. Coffee good. No frig or microwave. No coffee in the lobby - no breakfast. Restaurant next door was recommended for breakfast was too expensive with a grouchy staff. Good location a few blocks from Jack London Square and the ferry to San Francisco. A decent neighborhood around the Square.

Civic Center Lodge was appropriately located towards West Oakland in a quaint neighborhood. The service satisfied my bear necessities. I was in walking distance to the BART as well as vibrant bars & music venues. I would definitely book another room here in the future.

Hotel is a cheap alternative at Jack London Square, with its good restaurants, frequent ferries to downtown San Francisco, and trains to Sacramento and San Jose. Hotel is a short walk to the downtown Oakland BART station offering access to the whole Bay Area and SFO and Oakland airports. Hotel is simple, but clean, with minimal carpeting for cleanliness. Hotel backs up to the rail lines which may be a bother for some guests in rooms on back side of hotel. Those rooms do not have a view, but for over night or short stays, they are adequate. Rooms on the front of hotel are quiet and offer decent urban street views.

I stayed at the ABVI Oakland-Lake Merritt for 3 nights. I checked in after midnight, which explains why the reception man was less than receptive. The rest of the staff was very friendly and helpful, including helping me print out several copies of documents. The breakfast was simple, cereal and toast only.
Location is convenient - 3 blocks away from Lake Merritt BART and walking distance to downtown Oakland. The neighborhood is not very exciting however and it is on the edge of some sketchiness. But this is Oakland after all.
The hotel rooms are somewhat dated but are maintained clean.

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